Interim Finance Process Anaylst

I'm looking for an Interim Finance Process Anaylst for an established business based in Newcastle, offering c.£200 per day

Overview

• Work closely with finance team members across key processes (e.g. R2R, reporting, SAP-related activities)
• Engage in a short-term assignment of 6–8 weeks
• Observe and gain a clear understanding of how tasks are performed in practice
• Ask targeted questions to identify variations, risks, and dependencies across processes
• Translate findings into clear, structured, and easy-to-follow documentation

1. Process Documentation (Core Output)

• Develop step-by-step SOPs that are clear, practical, and user-friendly
• Include relevant SAP transaction references where applicable
• Ensure all key controls and checks are documented

2. Process Mapping (High-Level)

• Create simple flow diagrams for key finance processes
• Clearly outline inputs, outputs, and key dependencies

3. Standardisation

• Identify inconsistencies across teams and processes
• Recommend best practice approaches where appropriate
• Establish a centralised documentation repository
• Develop templates to support future process documentation

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Candidate Profile

Essential:

• Finance background (graduate or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA)
• Strong understanding of core finance processes (month-end, reporting, reconciliations)
• Ability to break down and structure complex processes clearly

Desirable:

• Experience working with SAP
• Previous exposure to process documentation or SOP creation
• Understanding of audit and control environment

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Engagement Details

• Duration: 6–8 weeks
• Working Model: On-site, working directly with finance teams
• Level: Early career to part-qualified
• Day Rate: Dependent on experience

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Success Measures

• Key processes documented in a clear, consistent, and structured manner
• Documentation is easily understood by someone with no prior process knowledge
• Reduction in process variation across teams
• Positive feedback from stakeholders on the quality and usability of documentation